With the holidays upon us, and 2013 right around the corner, right now is the perfect time to start a new website. I say that because you'll probably have a few extra days off before the new year kicks in. So, why not take some of that down time and start a new website for the new year? "Yeah, sure! Who can build a website that's worth anything that fast?" you ask. Anyone can - as long as you have the right tools. That right tool is Weebly.You'll be amazed at how much you can accomplish with this easy-to-use website builder. Just don't confuse "easy" with rinky-dink. Weebly is a professional, feature rich website design program that's perfect for business or pleasure, and I'm going to show you how to start your own website in mere minutes!

I use Weebly because it is by far the easiest website builder I've ever used and offers a huge assortment of website templates, design options and multimedia features. Let me also add this: Weebly and I get along – and that's important. I've used DreamWeaver which offers a free steep learning curve, and I've also tried WordPress. I know some people swear by WordPress, but it never clicked with me. It's a lot like computers; you're either a PC or a Mac user. Each one has it's pro's and con's. A website builder either works for you or it doesn't. I strongly suggest you find a website building program you click with and stick with it. There's plenty of them out there so give them all a try, just don't overlook Weebly.

Building a website is only the beginning; a successful website requires ongoing maintenance. And if a program is a chore to work with then your whole website experience will be a drag. Weebly works for me and I now manage about a dozen websites for myself and several business clients. Okay, enough talk. Watch my short video on How To Start A New Website and see why I love Weebly...

Now that's how to start a new website! And if I can do it, so can you! Here's what I like most about Weebly:

Weebly is an online program. There's nothing to download so you're not restricted to a certain computer to access your website. You can update your site from any computer with an internet connection.

Weebly is BOTH a blog and website builder. Most of my websites incorporate blogs in them. Weebly offers a FREE basic account or a Pro Account. Some people may only want a super simple website or blog. If you don't need your own unique .com domain, then just create a sub-domain under Weebly. Then the whole thing is free and you can have up to 2 websites.

With a Pro Account, you can have up to 10 websites and all the features, including stats to track visitors to your website.

Maintaining control - This is a BIG DEAL. Too many people hire a webmaster to build their site and have absolutely no control over it. Imagine if you're a business owner and you've paid a small fortune to get your website up and running. Six months later, Mr. Webmaster gets hit by a bus. You can't reach him to make critical updates and you're stuck. Then one day instead of seeing your website, you see a white page with ERROR 404 or a results page with links to your competitors. Your site and your investment are gone. If you invest in a Weebly Pro Account, you can keep control while allowing limited or unlimited access to someone else who can build and manage your website. If for some reason things go south with that person or people, or they leave, you can remove their access. You won't lose control or your valuable investment.

BONUS:Order a Weebly Pro Account by clicking on a Weebly Link or Banner on this page before Dec. 7, 2012, and I'll add a link from ArizonaVideoCompany.com to your website. That's free advertising!

Use Weebly to start a new website of your own for 2013. I think you'll love it! Feel free to leave a comment, ask a question or share this post with a friend who needs a website.